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LET Elementary vs Secondary

Both PRC LET tracks lead to licensed teaching. Elementary for K-6, Secondary for 7-12 with major specialisation.

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LET Elementary

Licensure Exam for Teachers — Elementary

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LET Secondary

Licensure Exam for Teachers — Secondary

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FactorLET ElementaryLET Secondary
Grade levels taughtKindergarten to Grade 6Grades 7-12 (Junior + Senior High)
Pre-licensure degreeBEEd (Bachelor of Elementary Education)BSEd (Bachelor of Secondary Education)
Exam structureGeneral Ed + Professional EdGeneral Ed + Professional Ed + Major Field
Pass mark75% weighted, no subject below 50%75% weighted, no subject below 50%
Pass rate~30-40% historical~30-40% historical
Major specialisationNone (generalist)Required (English, Math, Science, etc.)
DepEd salary entryTeacher I (SG-11)Teacher I (SG-11)
Career flexibilityLimited to elementaryCan teach JHS or SHS in major

When LET Elementary fits

  • You want to teach young children (K-6)
  • You enjoy generalist teaching across all subjects
  • Patient with developmental needs of younger learners
  • BEEd was your undergraduate path

When LET Secondary fits

  • You have subject expertise (Math, Science, English, etc.)
  • You prefer teaching one or two subjects in depth
  • You enjoy adolescent + young adult learners
  • BSEd was your undergraduate path

Career paths from each

Both lead to:

  • Public school teaching (DepEd)
  • Private school teaching
  • College/university teaching (with master's eventually)
  • Education administration (after experience)
  • Private tutoring + content creation

Elementary teachers often pivot to:

  • Master Teacher track (specialisation)
  • Special education (with additional credentials)
  • School principal track

Secondary teachers often pivot to:

  • Subject-area expertise (Department head)
  • College teaching (with master's)
  • Curriculum development
  • Test prep / review centre

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